STERIS CS-iQ is a Sterile Processing Workflow Management Software designed to enhance productivity, traceability, and compliance within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), Operating Room (OR), and Endoscopy Suite . The software is structured around three modules that allow a department to transition from reactive management to proactive planning, helping the entire perioperative loop achieve higher levels of performance .
Key Benefits and Capabilities:
- Electronic Record-Keeping and Audit Readiness: CS-iQ facilitates the reduction of paper by managing documentation and record-keeping electronically, including the capture of biological and chemical results . It supports audit readiness by ensuring documentation conforms to professional standards like AAMI and SGNA . Records are readily available and linked to each set name, case inventory, patient, and procedure.
- Real-Time Visibility: The software provides real-time information hospital-wide, enabling staff to make timely decisions . Customizable reporting dashboards offer data-driven insights and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and run the SPD more efficiently .
- Workflow Management and Quality: It supports and improves key aspects of the sterile processing function by guiding technicians with tools to deliver consistent, quality results . Users can record quality events when an incident occurs, capturing details related to affected instruments and tracking the resolution .
- Asset Tracking and Equipment Monitoring: The system tracks the status and location of surgical instruments and provides an up-to-date view of upcoming cases . It also allows users to view and print equipment status reports, including monitoring results and daily maintenance notifications, ensuring the functionality and uptime of CSSD equipment is tracked .
CS-iQ is a robust solution that helps healthcare facilities manage, automate, and create digital records of the sterilization process, ensuring the right instruments are delivered at the right time for procedures .